EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 6 MIN
Is the quiet nature of electric cars a problem ?
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While Electric Cars are great for the environment, they have certainly changed the sounds of our city streets making them quieter but is this a good thing?Dr Flaithri Neff from the Technological University of Shannon has been doing research into how cars that are too quiet cause issues for pedestrians and cyclists; as well as those who are visually impaired. He joined Sean to explain.
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